The Blueprint with Mayor Dan Dixon and Vice Mayor Rick Kott: Episode 2: August 2026

This episode of "The Blueprint" features Mayor Dan Dixon and Vice Mayor Rick Cott of Millville, New Jersey, discussing various city government operations and projects as of August 2026. Key procurement-related topics included the city's capital improvement projects such as the Nab Avenue extension, a $17 million road project aimed at improving industrial park access and reducing truck traffic through the city center. They highlighted successful collaboration with county officials and the use of federal infrastructure grants to fund about 50% of the project cost. The discussion also covered the strategic hiring of an economic development coordinator position funded entirely through grant money, designed to enhance business engagement and maximize use of the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) tax incentives. Additionally, the city procured a street sweeper and a Vactor truck through an interest-only loan from the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, emphasizing that these purchases were separate from fire truck funding, which remains a distinct capital budget item. The officials addressed public concerns about budget allocations and tax increases, underscoring their efforts to manage finances prudently while advancing essential infrastructure and economic development initiatives.